Combination shade and curtain bracket.



A. C. FARLEY.

COMBINATION SHADE AND CURTAIN BRACKET.

APPLICATION FILED 0GT.19,1912.

Patented Aug. 11, 1914,

INVENTOR WITNESSES.

THE NORRIS PETERS 50., FHOTO-LITHO.. WASHINGTON, D. C4

ALFRED C. FARLEY, 0F MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA.

COMBINATION SHADE AND CURTAIN BRACKETo Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed ()ctober 19, 1912. Serial No. 728,733.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, ALFRED C. FARLEY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Martinsburg, in the county of Berkeley and tate of Vest Virginia, have invented new and useful Improvements in Combination Shade and Curtain Brackets, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to a combined curtain and shade bracket and has particular reference to the production of a device of this character which allows the curtain to be adjusted longitudinally of the window, while the shade maybe adjusted either longitudinally or vertically, as occasion may require.

An object of my invention is to provide means whereby the shade supporting means may be adjusted vertically and held rigid in an adjusted position.

Another object of my invention is to provide means for securely holding the shade supporting clips in place, thus facilitating the removal and attachment of the. shade to the device.

Broadly my invention consists of a stationary rod secured upon the window frame, and extending longitudinally therefrom, projecting over the edges for a considerable distance. In the preferred form of my in vention, the curtain holding means are slidable upon this rod, the curtain holding means supporting the shade bracket, however, I have illustrated other forms which can be used as well.

TVith the above'and other objects in view, my invention relates to such details of construction and in the arrangement and combination of the several parts as will be hereinafter fully described and specifically pointed out in the appended claims.

In describing my invention in detail, reference will be had to the accompanying drawings wherein like characters denote like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of my invention in its preferred form. Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the brackets showing parts in elevation. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the modified form of my invention, and Fig. f is a perspective view showing the shade bracket in connection with the curtain bracket, the shade bracket being of the type shown in Fig. 3.

In the accompanying drawings wherein is illustrated the preferred and modified forms of my invention, the numeral 10 designates the corner of a window frame, which is of the ordinary type, however, it will be appreciated that my invention can be used upon other forms if occasion should require.

The body portion of my invention consists of a flattened rod 11 having its outer extremity rolled as shown at12 and being secured to the top of the window frame through the medium of set screws 13. lVhile set screws are shown in the drawings for purpose of holding the rod to the frame, it will be recognized that other means may be employed it it is desired. The curtain and shade brackets are slidably mounted upon the rod and by the provision of the rolled extermity 12, it will. be recognized. that the outward movement of the bracket is prevent ed, thus preventing them from being accidentally slid too far upon the rod. The curtain bracket comprises a strand of bendable material comprising a body portion 14 bent at its forward extremity to provide a substantially semi-circular supporting member 15 whichhas its upper extremity rolled as shown at 16 for the purpose that will be hereinafter set forth. The curved portion of the strand constitutes the main curtain supporting member, the curtain being disposed within the substantially semi-circular portion .as is obvious. The rear extremity of the body portion is bent upwardly as shown at 17 to provide a section 18 which extends over the rod and bent upon itself as shown at 19 for engagement with the under side of the rod. l/Vith the above construction in view, it is apparent that the curtain bracket is securely held upon the rod, however, it may be adjusted laterally of the window and longitudinally in relation to the curtain pole.

In the preferred form of my invention, the shade holding means is adjustably supported in connection with the curtain bracket, however, other forms have been provided which will be hereinafter fully set forth and described. A flattened sleeve 20 is provided, which receives the bent portion 17 of the curtain bracket and has adjustably mounted therethrough, an elongated strand 21 of prefer: bly the same material as is used in the construction of the curtain bracket, this strand being bent at its upper end as shown at 22 whereby its downward movement is limited to a certain extent. The

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lower extremity of the first mentioned strand is bent as shown at 22 to provide a section which extends longitudinally with the strand, the upper extremity of which is secured in place by a band 24. The strand 23 is provided for purpose of gripping the bent extension carried by the shade holding clip 25, the construction of which is well known. It will be readily recognized that the shade holding clip can be attached to or detached from the last mentioned strand and bracket by the simple operation of the band 24. For

a purpose of obtaining the adjustment of the section 21 in relation to the curtain bracket, a set screw 26 is provided in the sleeve 20 and has frictional engagement with the section as is clearly shown.

In Figs. 1 and 2 is illustrated the preferred form of my invention and it is thought that the operation of the device as disclosed herein will be readily comprehended, however, in Figs. 3 and 4: I have shown modified forms which simplify the device to a material extent, but it is to be appreciated that either form shown may be used if occasion should require.

In Figs. 3 and 4 I have illustrated the section 21 bent to form a sleeve 27 and consequently simplifying the device. After obviating the use of the sleeve 20, it will be appreciated that the shade holding bracket is adjustable longitudinally in relation to the shade, however, its vertical movement is limited.

From the foregoing, it is thought that the advantages and novel features of my invention will be readily comprehended. It is to be appreciated that I am not limited to the specific dimension of parts as-showu in the drawings and that the said parts may be constructed of any suitable material,-

I also desire however, metal is preferred. to state that the adjusting screw 26 may be supplanted by other eflicient means if occasion so requires.

I desire it to be understood that I may make slight changes in the construction and in the arrangement and combination of the several Darts, provided, however, such changes fall within the scope of the sub joined claims.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a device of thecharacter described, the combination with a support, of a supporting rod, a bracket being in movable relation with said supporting rod, means formed upon said bracket for supporting the shade supporting clip, and means slidable upon said bracket for holding the last mentioned means in place, as and for the purpose set forth and described.

2. In a device of the character described, the combination with a support, a rod carried thereby, a bracket in movable relation with said rod, a portion of said bracket be ing bent back upon itself for the reception of a shade supporting member, and a band slidably mounted upon said bracket for securing said bent portion in place, as and for the purpose set forth and described.

ALFRED O. FARLEY. Witnesses:

S. WHITE, RUTARD Dawn.

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